BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). A group of 7 FIRST EDITIONS, comprising:
Sale 1335 - Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie
Jun 6, 2024
9:00AM CT
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Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $1,524
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Lot Description
BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). A group of 7 FIRST EDITIONS, comprising:
English Bards and Scotch Reviewers. London: Printed for James Cawthorn, [1809]. Half-title. Contemporary half morocco (rebacked). FIRST ISSUE, with the misspelling of the word "Despatch", line 7, p.5. -- Hebrew Melodies. London: John Murray, 1815. Half-title, lacking ads. Modern calf gilt. -- The Siege of Corinth... London: John Murray, 1816. Half-title. Early calf gilt. -- Poems. London: John Murray, 1816. Half-title. Modern boards. Second issue. -- Sardanapalus... London: John Murray, 1821. Half-title. Early half calf. FIRST ISSUE, with only the word "Sardanapalus" on the first fly title. -- Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice... London: John Murray, 1821. Half-title. Early half morocco. FIRST ISSUE, with the Doge's speech in five and a half lines on p.151. -- The Island, or Christian and His Comrades. London: John Hunt, 1823. Half-title. Early polished calf gilt.
Together, 7 works in 7 volumes, all 8vo, ALL FIRST EDITIONS, condition generally very good.
Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie
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